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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.27, 477.40 and 101.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.27, 477.40 and 101.85 is: 152.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.27 : 477.40 = 101.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.27/477.40 = 101.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.27x = 477.40 × 101.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.27x = 48,620.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,620.80/318.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.77

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